Let's Eat, Grandma!
This is the category on the writing rubric that deals with grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
What is conventions?
These three words make up the acronym ICE.
What are introduce, cite, and explain?
This is what catches the reader's attention in the introduction.
What is the hook?
This is the putting of information into one's own words.
What is paraphrasing?
This is your favorite color.
What is...who cares? This is an essay test; it's not about you. :)
Every paragraph should begin with one of these, usually done by using the "tab" key on the keyboard.
What is an indent?
This should be relevant and smoothly integrated.
What is evidence?
It is important not to be too ________ in the introduction paragraph.
What is specific or lengthy?
These words or phrases help the essay flow smoothly from idea to the next.
What are transitions?
This type of essay tells a story
What is narrative?
This would give a score of one out of four on the conventions part of the rubric.
What is multiple mistakes that make the writing confusing?
It is meant to show your understanding of the evidence you cited.
What is explanation or elaboration?
This is the statement that is the guiding focus of your entire essay.
What is the thesis?
This is the very first thing you should do before you begin writing your essay, even before, or as you are planning.
What is read the sources or text you are given?
This is a good way to end an argumentative essay.
What is "call to action"?
When citing an article, this type of punctuation must be used when writing the title of the article.
What are quotation marks?
This is an example of the correct use of attribution when it comes to citing text evidence.
What is (answers may vary):
According to the article entitled " "...?
The author of " " , _____ states...?
If there is this much time left, and you have still not finished your essay, move on to your conclusion.
What is five minutes?
Do not spend more than this amount of time on any body paragraph.
What is 20 minutes?
This is something you should not write in an informative or argumentative essay.
What is personal pronouns or your opinion.
You should NEVER misspell these.
What are any words that are included in the text or prompt you are given?
This is found in the third body paragraph of an argumentative essay.
What is the counterclaim AND rebuttal?
This is one example of what makes a strong conclusion.
What is (answers may vary...:
restating the thesis?
leaving a lasting impression?
compel the audience to take action?
bring the essay full circle?
This is a good rule of thumb for the minimum amount of sentences needed to make a strong body paragraph.
What is 5-8?
How many points your essay worth according to the state rubric.
What is 16?